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Pegano Family History

Pegano Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pagano, Pelayo, Pagan, Nagano, Degan, Delano, Megan, Legato, Leano

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Where is the Pegano family from?

You can see how Pegano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pegano families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pegano's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pegano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pegano ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pegano ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Pegano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegano census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Pegano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Pegano. For the veterans among your Pegano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegano lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pegano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pegano in 1968 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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